Can "twisting"(carefully) the heatsink of the proc..cause any damage to the proc?

[gamerj]

suppose the heatsink is pretty well fixed on the processor...is gently twisting the cooler a bad idea?

I thought not, but i heard that twisting the heatsink, can bend or even break the pins of the processor?

 

[sandorski]

If you do it gently enough it should be ok. If it doesn't want to twist, don't force it.

 

[MDE]

Gently twisting is fine, just don't lift up while you twist.

 

[modedepe]

Just be very gentle. If the heatsink is warm it may also help it to come off easier.